There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Waltham by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ORD - BOS
5h 2m$602–905Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train, bus
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane ORD - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to Mansfieldtrain
- Take the bus from Mansfield Station to Newton - Riverside MBTA Stationbus
6h 55m$84–328Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
22h 22m$249–582Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
27h 24m$175–278Drive 972.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Walthamcar 972.8 mi
16h 40m$178–257Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MDW - BOS
4h 49m$102–555Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane MDW - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to Mansfieldtrain
- Take the bus from Mansfield Station to Newton - Riverside MBTA Stationbus
6h 46m$104–438Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane MDW - MHT
- Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
7h 28m$114–578Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane ORD - MHT
- Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
7h 50m$84–418
Chicago to Waltham by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Waltham is to fly and train and bus which costs $80 - $330 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Waltham is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Elm St @ Main St via Newark Penn Station and Otis St @ Summer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 22m.
The distance between Chicago and Waltham is 902 miles. The road distance is 978.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Waltham without a car is to train which takes 22h 22m and costs $240 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Chicago to Waltham, including transfers.
Chicago to Waltham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Waltham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Waltham is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $600 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $600 and takes 22h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $170 - $280 and takes 27h 24m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $240–600 and the journey takes 21h 54m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Manchester Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Waltham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Waltham is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 1:16 AM in Chicago and 2:16 AM in Waltham.
Chicago to Waltham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Waltham is 978 miles. It takes approximately 16h 40m to drive from Chicago to Waltham.
There are 1637+ hotels available in Waltham.